Chapter 2.72
HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION

Sections:

2.72.010    Establishment, duties and compensation.

2.72.020    Officers.

2.72.030    Meetings.

2.72.010 Establishment, duties and compensation.

A.    The historical preservation commission shall consist of five members, three members who are residents of the city and two members who are not required to be city residents. Commissioners shall be appointed as follows:

1.    Three members who are residents of the city;

2.    One member from the Wasilla-Knik Historical Society; and

3.    One member from the Knik Tribal Council.

B.    The commission shall:

1.    Develop a local historical preservation plan to include provisions for identification and protection of the city’s significant historic and prehistoric sites, protection of sensitive information, and interpreting of the city’s significant historic and prehistoric sites. Such plan should be compatible with the Alaska Historic Preservation Plan and produce information compatible with and for the Alaska Heritage Resources Survey database.

2.    Review and make recommendations to the city planning commission about local projects that might affect historic and prehistoric sites.

3.    Develop a local register of historic places for historic and prehistoric sites within the city.

4.    Identify historic districts within the city for nomination on the national, state and local registers of historic places.

5.    Review and develop nominations to the national, state, and local registers for historic and prehistoric sites within the city.

6.    Support continued rehabilitation, restoration, and preservation of historic and prehistoric sites listed on the national register of historic places within the city.

7.    Act in an advisory role to the Wasilla-Knik Historical Society, the Dorothy Page Museum, and the Alaska State Historic Preservation Office on all matters concerning historic sites in the city.

8.    Work toward continuing education of citizens regarding historic preservation.

9.    Support the enforcement of the National Historic Preservation Act and the Alaska Historic Preservation Act.

10.    Perform other activities which are necessary and proper to carry out the above duties as determined by the council that are beneficial to carry out the historic preservation goals of the city.

C.    The compensation of each commission member shall be seventy-five dollars ($75.00) per meeting attended. (Ord. 08-43(AM) § 2 (part), 2008)

2.72.020 Officers.

A.    The commission shall have a chairperson and vice-chairperson.

B.    The recreation and cultural services manager, or designee, shall act as the secretary of the commission. (Ord. 08-43(AM) § 2 (part), 2008)

2.72.030 Meetings.

A.    The commission shall meet at least once per quarter or more often, as deemed necessary by the commission. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or at the request of two commission members. In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, only those matters stated in the public notice may be acted upon at a special meeting. (Ord. 08-43(AM) § 2 (part), 2008)